Maggie Yarak
Principal Solicitor
Qualifications: LLB BS (Juris.) GDLP
Maggie is an experienced commercial lawyer with over 19 years of experience in both the private and corporate sectors.
Working as General Counsel for the Vorbach Group of Companies for nearly four years, Maggie advised the Group on commercial issues such as negotiating and drafting documents, national franchising, media, and energy matters.
Maggie’s previous experience also includes working in-house at Adelaide & Bendigo Bank, advising on commercial banking issues. She was also the Contracts & Commercial Manager for Cobham Aviation Services, negotiating and managing FIFO contracts with international and national, gas, oil, and commodities organisations.
Returning to private practice in 2015 at YLP – Your Legal Partner, Maggie enjoys applying her experience and skills to a wide range of legal matters, including commercial, estates, insolvency, debt recovery, intellectual property, and commercial litigation. And, in May 2017, Maggie purchased YLP – Your Legal Partner from Michelina Guarna.
Since 2005, Maggie has held the role of lecturer and facilitator of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at The University of Adelaide and remains dedicated to mentoring young professionals.
Not only is she an avid Adelaide Crows supporter, but Maggie is also a mum to two young boys with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. Holding the position of Chairperson on the Modbury Special School Governing Council, Maggie is dedicated to autism awareness and raising money for organisations such as Autism SA and Anglicare.
Maggie is also a member of the Law Society of South Australia, Women Lawyers’ Association of South Australia, and Law Council of Australia.
Meet The Team
Lauren Gallina
Solicitor
Lily Liviani
Junior Solicitor
Bev Severin
Accounts Manager
Alice Lucas
Administration
Lisa Noll
Administration